re: Air Compressor-- oil lubricated or oil free?

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Should I go with oil less (what I have now) or the oil lubricated. In general is one better than the other or it doesn't matter?

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For heavy use, it is a no-brainer - go oiled and get one size bigger than you think you need (I recommend Harbor Freight) and pay attention more to CFM of the compressor and tool requirements, than to tank capacity.

However, to run 1 nailgun at a time, at a moderate pace, and occasionally adjust the tire pressure, etc., one of the pancake, oilless like you've been using is fine - but it is what it is - you'll have trouble running impact wrenches, impact sockets and sprayers with the little compressors.